Metabolix, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Shaulson as its new president and chief executive officer effective January 2, 2014 and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Shaulson, previously Executive Vice President of Arch Chemicals, will succeed Richard Eno, who will remain with the company until January 31, 2014 to assist with the transition. Shaulson brings nearly 20 years of experience as a senior executive with mid-sized specialty chemicals and advanced materials companies and as a corporate lawyer specializing in corporate development and corporate finance transactions.

Metabolix also announced that Barbara Wells and Jay Kouba will be resigning as members of the Board of Directors effective January 2, 2014 to focus on other personal and professional pursuits.